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Linus Torvalds Awarded the Millenial Technology Prize

Posted by Unknown on from the stems-cells-kernels-same-thing-right dept.

Karrde712 writes "In a first for the Millennium Technology Prize, both Laureates were awarded the prize. Linus Torvalds was recognized for the creation of the Linux kernel and its continuing impact on enhancing scientific progress throughout the world. Dr. Shinya Yamanaka was recognized for his work in the development of induced pluripotent stem cells for medical research." New submitter Elessar wrote in about the BBC's related interview with Linus "... touching on many subjects including Linux on the desktop, Raspberry Pi, and the weirdness of his employment contract." (He did another one with Linux.com earlier this week too).

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  1. Don't you mean... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Don't you mean GNU/Linus Torvalds Awarded the Millenial Technology Prize?

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    rms

  2. So sick of this.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm sick of this guy being recognized for inventing the Linux kernel just because his name is similar... when will people realize RMS invented Linux?

  3. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 4, Funny

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  4. Re:Congratulations Linus by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    "we have many cool Linux distros to choose from"

    and fight over.

    Linux User 1 "Why the hell would you use that distro, should be Umbongo"

    Linux User 2 "Umbongo suck! Use Frisky Ferret"

    Linux User 3 "Frisky Ferret? That piece of shite - you need Smint"

    Linux User 4 "the year of Linux on the desktop!"

    etc. ad infinitum

  5. Re:Congratulations Linus by bleedingsamurai · · Score: 2, Funny

    They didn't port Hurd to the Emacs platform yet. That is why it wasn't as successful.

  6. Too tame to be real Torvaldsian answers by Dystopian+Rebel · · Score: 4, Funny

    This is a plant by some Linux shill. Real Torvaldsian answers include calling people morons and telling them that they should just die.

    Assangians Assemble! Let's get the full transcript from the BBC and see what Linus REALLY said!

    --
    Rich And Stupid is not so bad as Working For Rich And Stupid.
  7. This award is a TRAVESTY by cstacy · · Score: 1, Funny

    Linux is nowhere close to as transformative technology as EMAIL! The award should have gone to V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai.